Networking
Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Food and Beverage Servers Training: 6-10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Beverage and Alcohol Sellers and Servers Educational Training course. Certified by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. The cost is $40. For more information, call (847) 543-2615 or visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional.
Free Immigration Consultations: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. An immigration specialist will be available to answer questions. Consultations are available the first Tuesday of each month. Call for an appointment at (773) 867-7378. Walk-ins accepted as time allows.
eBay Selling Basics: Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn the basics of selling items on eBay, featuring eBay's latest features and new services. A free lunch will be provided. To register, please (847) 438-3433, visit eapl.org or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.
Introduction to Microsoft Windows: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3, and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to understand Microsoft Windows. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 4 and Jan. 8, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are encouraged to attend, and even bring writing to share. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Managing Your Career: Register by Saturday, Dec. 6, for class 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The course aims to help adults ages 16 and up gain insight into which direction to pursue for their careers. Cost is $26 for Grayslake Park District residents, $33 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Kiwanis Club of Grayslake: Meets at noon Wednesdays at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The public is welcome. For more information, call Larry Herzog at (847) 986-2000 or e-mail lherzog@VillageOfGrayslake.com
LeTip: 7:01 a.m. Wednesdays, Walker Bros. 767 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Organization dedicated to helping business owners and sales people grow their business by expanding their network of contacts. If interested, contact Mike Parenti, at (847) 682-0351.
Secret to Success Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Kleinschmidt Inc., at 450 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. The Sept. 16 meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Deerfield Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. For more information, visit s2s.freetoasthost.org or e-mail tm9048sts@hotmail.com.
Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. the second Thursday of every month, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. Free networking meeting. Includes continental breakfast.
Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Gino's East 557 W. Main Street Lake Zurich. For information visit www.lakezurichrotary.org.
Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit www.toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.